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I don't like the names Kulu and Madoa, but the cubs should have African names. When the pandas were named they chose Asian names to reflect their Chinese origins. The same practice should extend to the cubs.l

William E. Huggins - 1 year ago

Hello,

I am sending in my Vote for my Choice, They are both born in Maryland, and although they are from A Africa, I like a colorful name for them both, nothing too serious, something that Kids will like, I like Tom and Jerry, and or Bennie and Cecil or Marge and Mike, what ever, so as long s they are liked by Kids , Adults everyone, is okay with me..

Thank you, WJZ-TV for your part and help in saving these Animals. I hope that more people will come to the Zoo in the future to see them and other animals as well.

Thank you

GOD Bless

Tricia - 1 year ago

I think Tucker and Joe would be good names!

Steve Askew - 1 year ago

Luke and Leia are great names. Screw the PC sanctimony.

Mo - 1 year ago

Don't think much of the name choices. I voted for the African names even though I'm not thrilled with their meanings. Vote for Kulu and Madoa!

Anomar - 1 year ago

I am sorry I am not going to vote for Huge and Spotty. I don't care if they were native to Africa, they are American Marylanders and their names should reflect that.

Joy - 1 year ago

I think the perfect names are Spanky and Darla ;-)

Jen McColigan - 1 year ago

Please please please DO NOT name these cubs after a Star Wars movie! They are of African heritage and have earned the right to African names. Kulu and Madoa are STRONG fierce names, names that belong to lion cubs; not cutesie Luke and Leia!

sherry - 1 year ago

Honor their heritage and call them by African names, Kulu and Madea or Simba and Nala. With the passing of nelson mandela, it is even more appropriate to honor their origin.I love Simpsons and Star Wars but they have nothing to do with the heritage and backgrounds of our little lion cubs.

Mike Gallagher - 1 year ago

Where do you people come from? Should be "Hon" and "Honey Twice".
The other names would understand.

Bill Dollar - 1 year ago

I think the cubs should be named Simba and La Mimba (king and little flower)
:
The Journal of Pan African Studies, vol.2, no.8, March 2009 Translation

My heart you’re enclosed from the time I came in
Like a young flower let your shelter be
You are the flower of a pregnancy that springs to growth
And happiness has wrapped you have been surrounded
My heart you’re enclosed

Sir Ackbar - 1 year ago

"I think Kulu and Madoa are more appropriate than Star Wars characters. The little kids won't make the connection."

If kids don't know who Luke and Leia are, then parents aren't raising their kids right. Star Wars all the way!

barb - 1 year ago

I'm really surprised Simba and Nala weren't one of the choices, but I think Kulu and Madoa are more appropriate than Star Wars characters. The little kids won't make the connection. It just doesn't fit..sorry.

I think the cubs should be named Simba and Nala...from " The Lion King"

Tammi - 1 year ago

I think their names should be Raven and Oriole!

Pam Powell - 1 year ago

I like Simba and Nyla , that would be perfect for them.

hated - 1 year ago

shut up about your sob stories

Jay - 1 year ago

I think it should be Aurora and Orion like the constellations. Plus, lions roar (Aurora) and a Lion (Orion) come on work with me people!!!!!

virgie davis - 1 year ago

I VOTED FOR KULU AND MADOA

Harry - 1 year ago

I think Kulu And Madoa are terrible names for Lions "huge" and "spots" bleh!
Lions don't keep their spots and explaining their names to people later down the road after they have grown would just sound silly to me. More people in this generation would identify with Luke & Leia,

Barbara Fisher - 1 year ago

I vote for Lear & Circe ~ Circe is the name my Granddaughter gave to her daughter after reading the novel in school. She was such an animal lover. My Granddaughter passed away when Circe was only 17 months old. What an honor to my Granddaughter this would be...

Luke was my brother who pass this summer middle name will be awesome to go to the zoo n know the loin has my brother's middle names

Carolyn Green - 1 year ago

I think the little cubs should be named: AVERY AND AVA

margie alexander - 1 year ago

lela & lionel

margie alexander - 1 year ago

lela & lionel

Mike Waal - 1 year ago

Suggestion for names:
Frick and Frack

Mark Clark - 1 year ago

Is it to late to put in names?
LIZZIE AND BUBBY

Peggy Groseclose - 1 year ago

I think they should be named Nelson and Mandela.

mary - 1 year ago

The cubs names should be!!
Baltimore and Maryland!!
Balti AND Mary for short.

Marcellus Carrington - 1 year ago

"For my ally is the force."

Chrissy - 1 year ago

I voted for Luke and Leia. I was just reminded today of a local family who lost two of their four daughters (plus all 4 of their pets, their entire home, and all their possessions) in a house fire in February. The oldest daughter/sister, who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in addition to all her losses, is obviously still struggling. But the family is resilient and working through the best they can. She is also a huge Star Wars fan! I highly recommend choosing Luke and Leia AND connecting with the Lillard family and helping them have more happy memories. In memory of Sophie and Madigan and in honor of Morgan, Sadie, and, new brother, Mason.

Julie A - 1 year ago

I was thinking the names of the cubs should be - Oriole & Raven, keeping in tune with our sports. I did not know that we were past the time to enter names. I am sorry I missed the deadline. I think the cubs are so adorable, you just feel that you could cuddle with them. They re so playful.

festus - 1 year ago

"Two lion cubs were born at the zoo in October. Sadly, their mother died from birth complications." http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/12/07/help-the-maryland-zoo-name-its-2-month-old-lion-cubs/ - The perfect names are Luke and Lea !

festus - 1 year ago

"Two lion cubs were born at the zoo in October. Sadly, their mother died from birth complications."

I was thinking to name one of the females after their grandmother, Grace who also passed away.

Kileen - 1 year ago

But Luke and Leia are second choice. They are way cute!!!!

Kileen - 1 year ago

I think Natty or Nattie & Bo or Boh would be fitting for the Baltimore area.

DPAt - 1 year ago

I vote for Lia' and Lai' or Leo and Lia

Helen Yurevitch - 1 year ago

I like Mischka and Meeko. I did vote! Kulu and Madoa

S - 1 year ago

Surely you could have picked more original names. How about Sebastian and Tessa? They are lions with their own identity and don't need to be named after anyone.

Kelz - 1 year ago

Why is everybody so hung up on naming them themselves. These are not options! Get over it and deal with the choices we have been given or move on, Sheesh! This is not Burger King! #Can'tHaveItYouWay

Sarah - 1 year ago

I'm surprised Simba and Nala isn't an option either.
I vote Simba and Nala from the Lion King!

wayne - 1 year ago

I Love

Mandi - 1 year ago

I thought you could submit names. Mine are Mischka (little tiger or little bear) and Meeko (beautiful eyes).

Dawn Griffin - 1 year ago

I, too, thought a name for each was to be submitted. I would have entered Nick & Nellie, or Nick & Stella - simply basic names and easy to pronounce.

Sheila Woods - 1 year ago

I think they should be named with reference to Baltimore. Like Chessie & Charm.

Jek Porkins - 1 year ago

Luke and Leia, the only winning choice.

Diane Barbrey - 1 year ago

I think we should go back in time and name them Ricky and Lucy or Fred and Ethel from most popular TV show I Love Lucy

sherry Cole - 1 year ago

Since the lions are from Africa(not space!), why not honor them with African names so Kulu and Madea make more sense. We could also honor Nelson Mandela by calling them Madiba and Mandela!

miosty rivers - 1 year ago

I thought we were suppose to submit names...not chose from the above mentioned! Anyway, I thought it would be cute to name them Rhett and Scarlett or Hebe and Shebe....Oh well, it was just a thought. they are so adorable whatever name is chosen. Gotta love the little furballs !

durk - 1 year ago

Lear and Circe? y u no Jaime and Cersei?

Darth Vader - 1 year ago

Join me and together we can rule the Jungle like father and son... and daughter

Julie Stack - 1 year ago

It would be even more fun if we could send in our name suggestions-I would've named them Sasha and Spike.

I am suggesting the names "Nelson" and "Mandella" in respect to one of the greatest leaders of men of whom was memorialized by world leaders today. These cubs can be a living memorial, here in Baltimroe to be cherished and proud of in honor of the late Nelson Mandella.

victoria janet - 1 year ago

I think that they should of haved more options or you were allowed to pick anything I picked bart and maggie because lions are tough and in the simpsins bart and maggie are tough to. They should bring the zoo keeepers with the lions to a talk show so if you want to see them you might be able to go to the talk show and see them. I think that they should of also let the news
caster go on when other people are aloud to go because that was not fair.

Didn't anyone suggest Athena and Zeus? That way the names would be covered A - Z!

Tracey - 1 year ago

I am not sure why the choices are so limited - I know on Facebook I saw many different suggestions. I voted for Luke and Leia only because I liked it best out of my choices given, but I would have looked for something better. Even Simba and Nala seemed more fitting than the Star Wars reference! That seems so outdated at the moment. Jaime and Cersei from Game of Thrones would have been more current. What about something Baltimore related? Again, I would like to have had more choices...

carol - 1 year ago

Who picked the names to vote on? I think Mandibia and Liberty is more fitting. cj

Debbie - 1 year ago

They are so adorable. Since they were born in October they need names fitting of that season. I was thinking of Fall and Autumn! Also since it is Halloween that month I was thinking Casper and Wendy!

Guy Buchler - 1 year ago

Since their Mothers tragic death, I like ShePaw for her and ShePat for the male. Sounds more Liony!

Molly - 1 year ago

I wish I could vote for Simba and Nala. :( I'm surprised it wasn't an option.

Kimberly - 1 year ago

I'm throwing my vote in for Simba & Nala as well. :-)

Dylan VanCamp - 1 year ago

I like Bonnie and Clyde

Lillian Sawyer - 1 year ago

I think given the tragedy of their mom and their survival out of the 4, the names should be Miracle and Angel :)

nancy wanner - 1 year ago

I would like to name them Oriole and Raven

Cheryl Thayer - 1 year ago

I would vote for Simba and Nala after the lion King, it would be very cute in my book.

Donald Stevens - 1 year ago

I would like to name lion Simba and Nala because I love lion king movie.

Robin - 1 year ago

Tho' the names offered are nice, could you also consider, Micah for the young male and Myah for the young female? Since they ARE twins/siblings THEY are close ....... and so are the names !! Just a loving thought! Thanks ..... may God & Mother Nature bless and nurture them!!

bonnie and tim - 1 year ago

we think they should be called Natty and Boh . After all they are from Charm City

I think they should invite Pres. Obama to name them Nelson and Mandela when he returns from the funeral in S. Africa.

???? - 1 year ago

i think the boy should be leo and the girl leia

Rosemary Prophet - 1 year ago

I know I didn't vote in the original contest but I think the male lion should be named Leonardo and the female should be Leona. Just my two cents worth. None of the choices to vote for do not seem appropriate for lions.